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Michael Thomas

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Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
26 December 2025

James Hetfield Says One Band Is the Most Timeless He’s Ever Heard — Here’s Who It Is

  • byMichael Thomas
James Hetfield, the longtime frontman of Metallica, has never been shy about sharing his musical influences — but…
26 December 2025

Lemmy Says This Bassist Was “the Best on the Face of the Earth” — and Here’s Why

  • byMichael Thomas
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Lemmy Kilmister — the late frontman and bass force behind Motörhead — didn’t just redefine what it meant…
26 December 2025

The Hard Rock Band That Tried to Convince Don Henley to Join: “We Want You”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Long before the Eagles became one of rock’s defining bands, Don Henley had already carved out a reputation…
25 December 2025

How a Christmas Heartbreak Inspired George Michael to Write “Last Christmas”

  • byMichael Thomas
Few holiday songs have resonated as deeply — or as universally — as “Last Christmas.” Released in 1984…
25 December 2025

Pink Floyd Drops First Official “Wish You Were Here” Video — 50 Years After Its Release

  • byMichael Thomas
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Pink Floyd has officially released a long-awaited music video for their classic song “Wish You Were Here,” arriving…
25 December 2025

The one Metallica Track James Hetfield Admits He “Regrets Singing”

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica’s vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield has never shied away from honesty — in his lyrics, in…
25 December 2025

Gene Simmons Opens up— Seeing Ace Frehley in an Open Casket Was “Heartbreaking”

  • byMichael Thomas
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KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has opened up about the deep emotional pain he experienced after the death and…
25 December 2025

The Black Crowes Announce Full 2026 Tour Ahead of Guns N’ Roses Stadium Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock veterans The Black Crowes have laid out an extensive slate of live performances for 2026, taking…
25 December 2025

“I Don’t Have Netflix”: Ian Gillan Had No Idea Deep Purple’s Classic Was Used in Stranger Things

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan was caught completely off-guard when he learned that one of the band’s most…
24 December 2025

“If They Ever Asked, I’d Be There”: Taylor Momsen Reflects on Soundgarden’s Future After Rock Hall Night

  • byMichael Thomas
When Soundgarden were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the moment carried a weight that…
24 December 2025

The Rolling Stones Album Mick Jagger Refused to Tour — and Why He Called It a “Nightmare”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Even rock’s greatest legends have their rough patches — and for The Rolling Stones, one of the most…
24 December 2025

Graham Bonnet Denies Lip-Sync accusations, Calls Current Alcatrazz Lineup “Laughable” and “Terrible”

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran singer Graham Bonnet has fired back at recent criticisms aimed at his vocal performances with his current…
24 December 2025

YUNGBLUD Wins Best British Artist at the 2025 Rock Sound Awards

  • byMichael Thomas
YUNGBLUD has added another major accolade to his fast-growing legacy, taking home Best British Artist at the 2025…
23 December 2025

Evanescence Confirms New Album for 2026: “I’m Really Excited About It,” Says Amy Lee

  • byMichael Thomas
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has officially confirmed that the band’s long-awaited sixth studio album will arrive in 2026,…
23 December 2025

Steve Hackett Announces Extensive 2026 “Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems” Tour Across the Globe

  • byMichael Thomas
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Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett — celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Genesis in the early 1970s and his…
23 December 2025

Dave Murray Turns a Year Older: Celebrating the Heart of Iron Maiden’s Guitar Sound

  • byMichael Thomas
While some guitar heroes command attention through volume and spectacle, Dave Murray built his legacy through feel, melody,…
23 December 2025

The Song That Pushed Bruce Springsteen to Become a Lead Guitar Player

  • byMichael Thomas
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Long before Bruce Springsteen became known as The Boss — the storyteller, the showman, and one of rock’s…
23 December 2025

Peter Criss Denies Asking Fans to Pay $1,000 for Digital Download of His New Solo Album

  • byMichael Thomas
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Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has emphatically denied reports suggesting he was charging fans $1,000 for a digital…
23 December 2025

Nazareth Parts Ways With Longtime Singer, Welcomes New Frontman Ahead of Busy 2026 Tour.

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran Scottish hard rock band Nazareth has announced a major lineup change, parting ways with their longtime singer…
23 December 2025

Former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Tells Critics of His Music Pricing to “Grow Up”

  • byMichael Thomas
Vinnie Vincent — the fiery and often controversial guitarist best known for his work with KISS in the…
22 December 2025

The Songwriter Joni Mitchell Admits Is “Leagues Above the Rest”

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has earned her reputation as one of modern music’s most expressive and inventive voices.…
22 December 2025

Ghost’s “Mary On A Cross” Officially Goes Platinum in the U.K., Capping a Huge Year for the Band

  • byMichael Thomas
Swedish rock outfit Ghost has ushered in the end of 2025 with one of their biggest commercial achievements…
22 December 2025

The Police’s 1983 Hit Becomes One of the World’s Biggest Songs Again in 2025

  • byMichael Thomas
Nearly four decades after they first dominated the charts, a song by the seminal British rock trio The…
22 December 2025

The Led Zeppelin’s song James Hetfield Says Is the “Best Ever Written”

  • byMichael Thomas
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James Hetfield — the vocalist, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter of Metallica — has spent four decades shaping…
22 December 2025

How Judas Priest Revived Themselves on Painkiller Before Rob Halford’s Decade-Long Hiatus

  • byMichael Thomas
Judas Priest’s Painkiller, released on September 3, 1990, stands as one of the most ferocious and influential albums…
22 December 2025

“If People Are Indifferent, You’re Nothing”: Yungblud Fires Back After The Darkness Slam His Ozzy Osbourne VMAs Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding his Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards,…
22 December 2025

Watch Megadeth’s New “Let There Be Shred” Video Ahead of Farewell Record

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash metal legends Megadeth have released the official music video for “Let There Be Shred,” the third single…
21 December 2025

Angus Young Picks the One Musician Who Truly “Built Rock and Roll”

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Angus Young — the fire-brand guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC — is widely recognized as one of rock’s…
21 December 2025

Which Drummers Does Brian May Call the Best Ever? Here Are His Top Five Picks

  • byMichael Thomas
As Queen guitarist Brian May celebrated his 78th birthday on July 19, 2025, he reflected not only on…
21 December 2025

Dirk Verbeuren Says Joining Megadeth Was “Beyond a Dream” He Never Dared Imagine

  • byMichael Thomas
Longtime Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren has described his role in one of metal’s most iconic bands as something…
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